Total Saints Podcast

Sigh.......Another home game for Saints ends in the normal way these days - without a win! Chelsea the latest victors at St. Mary's, 3-0.Again, its a defensive horror show, with a mixture of familiar soft/sloppy goals being conceded. Far too easy for Chelsea in general.The week had started positively, with a Carabao Cup win up at Goodison Park, but it was soon back to earth with a bang, after Eden Hazard (and his mates) gave Mark Hughes side the run-around on Sunday.There seems no end to the Club's demise at the moment. Can't score at one end (despite a number of decent chances versus Chelsea) and can't keep them out at the other!On Episode 47, with Adam Leitch away, Ben Stanfield (Host) is joined by birthday boy Steve Grant (Owner of SaintsWeb) and Lucy Highnett. The three of them try desperately to maintain positive attitudes, but its hard. Really hard.Thankfully there's an International break for a couple of weeks now. A little ray of sunshine in what already looks to be a dark and gloomy season for the South Coast side!Twitter: @totalsaintspodFacebook: www.facebook.com/totalsaintspodE-Mail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Its another disappointing result for Saints in the Premier League this week as they lose 2-0 to Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux.With 7 games now played, and only 5 points mustered, the South Coast outfit continue to frustrate the majority of their fanbase.Ben Stanfield (Host) is joined by regular guests, Steve Grant (Owner of SaintsWeb.co.uk) and Adam Leitch (Chief Sport Writer, Daily Echo) to look back at the 'performance' versus Wolves, and where they go from here.NBC Sport's Joe Prince-Wright, a big Saints fan himself, also pops in for a catch-up on all things red and white - including the Carabao Cup fixture at Everton and Premier League home game to Chelsea next Sunday.If that isn't enough, Paul Cox, a fan now based in Nebraska, talks about his relationship with Saints via the Club's North American partnership programme.The doom and gloom is starting to build around St. Mary's once more, but Ben, Adam, Steve, Paul and Joe do their very best to keep you entertained, with 100% commitment to the cause.Keep Marching In! (Well, at least try.....)Twitter: @totalsaintspodFacebook: www.facebook.com/totalsaintspodE-Mail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Total Saints Podcast (Episode 45) returns after a short break during the International fixtures, but some thing's never change - Saints failing to hold onto a lead and/or managing to compete in a game with one of the Premier League's Top-6!Ben Stanfield (Host), Adam Leitch (Chief Sports Writer, The Daily Echo) and Steve Grant (Owner of SaintsWeb.co.uk) initially reflect on another frustrating performance at home to Brighton and Hove Albion - where Saints managed to throw away a 2-0 lead in the 90th minute! There were a couple of bright moments though - a pre-match light show and a Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg thunderbolt!Attention then turns to the somewhat predictable collapse at Anfield - 3-0 against Liverpool - before a preview of next weekend's tough looking fixture at Molineux against Wolves.Saints continue to show a number of worrying similarities with the last couple of seasons but, with only 6 games gone, surely they can't make this season as nerve-wracking as last, can they!?Twitter: @totalsaintspodFacebook: www.facebook.com/totalsaintspodE-Mail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A win - an actual Premier League win! This is not a drill.....Yes, for only the 3rd time in 2018, Total Saints Podcast have a Southampton Premier League win to reflect on - after the 2-0 success for Saints, at Selhurst Park.Ben Stanfield (Host), Adam Leitch (Chief Sports Writer at The Daily Echo) and Steve Grant (Owner of www.saintsweb.co.uk) enjoy every minute of a rare 3 points, discussing the ins and outs from the game in South London, including the likes of Danny Ings, Charlie Austin and recent England call-up, Alex McCarthy.There's no doubting it was a massive 3 points for Mark Hughes side. Can they now push on from here, or do the guys think the International Break has come at just the wrong time?Alongside that, there is Quincy Promes, Fantasy Premier League and England squad announcement conversation as well.This is the dedicated weekly Podcast that goes to the heart of all things Saints FC!Twitter: @totalsaintspodFacebook: www.facebook.com/totalsaintspodE-Mail: [email protected] Sponsors: www.happyhottubs.co.ukIn Partnership With: www.SaintsWorld.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 43 of Total Saints Podcast follows the model of many previous TSP productions - trying to put a smile on the heartbreak of another flippin' last-minute defeat for Saints - this time against Leicester City at St. Mary's.Ben Stanfield (Host) is joined by regular companions, Adam Leitch (Chief Sports Writer at The Daily Echo) and Steve Grant (Owner of SaintsWeb.co.uk), to share in the general despondency!The Podcast reviews the 2-1 defeat to Leicester and looks ahead to Carabao Cup action against Brighton and Hove Albion, before the Premier League trip to Crystal Palace next weekend.We're also delighted to be joined by former Saints Senior Strength and Conditioning Coach, Nick Harvey.Nick talks to us about working with the likes of Nigel Adkins and Rickie Lambert, the development of technology and analytics within the fitness world and finally who Nick found to be the best/worst at getting in the gym when he worked at Staplewood!Episode 43 is an action packed Podcast that, unlike Saints, continues to deliver its best right up until the final whistle!Twitter: @totalsaintspodFacebook: www.facebook.com/totalsaintspodE-Mail: [email protected] Sponsors: Happy Hot Tubs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Few things in life are guaranteed - but Southampton failing to pick up 3 points at Everton's Goodison Park feels like one of them! And so it proved again in this past weekend's Premier League fixture, as the home side came out 2-1 winners.In Episode 42 of Total Saints Podcast, the dedicated weekly Podcast going to the heart of all things Saints, Ben Stanfield (Host), Adam Leitch (Chief Sports Writer at The Daily Echo) and Steve Grant (Owner of SaintsWeb.co.uk) discuss the performance against The Toffees, whilst also looking ahead to the next encounter for Saints, at home to Claude Puel's Leicester City.In between, the guys reflect on the St. Mary's Fans Forum last week - including the performance of both Les Reed (Vice-Chairman of Football) and Ralph Krueger (Chairman). Twitter: @totalsaintspodFacebook: www.facebook.com/totalsaintspodE-Mail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Stanfield (Host), Adam Leitch (Chief Sports Writer at the Southampton Daily Echo) and Steve Grant (Owner of SaintsWeb) discuss another busy week at St.Mary's - in Episode 41 of Total Saints Podcast, sponsored by www.happyhottubs.co.uk.Conversation goes from pyrotechnics, clackers and ice cream, to reflections on a disappointing 0-0 home draw against Burnley, on the opening day of the Premier League season, to a preview of the tough looking away trip to Everton's Goodison Park next Saturday.Sandwiched in the middle is a summary of Saints' activity during the latter stages of the summer transfer window which, it's fair to say, saw Adam kept very much on his toes! Danny Ings eventually wrapping up his move 'home' from Liverpool, to bolster the Club's attacking ranks.Total Saints Podcast is a dedicated weekly Podcast that goes to the heart of all things Saints!Twitter: @totalsaintspodFacebook: www.facebook.com/totalsaintspodE-Mail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Total Saints Podcast team - Ben Stanfield (host), Adam Leitch (Chief Sports Writer at the Southampton Daily Echo) and Steve Grant (Owner of SaintsWeb) - resume Saints-related discussion in Episode 40.With pre-season now completed, after a win against Celta Vigo and a disappointing 3-0 loss to Borussia Monchengladbach, its full steam ahead towards Burnley next weekend, and the opening day Premier League fixture.Ben, Adam and Steve reflect on Saints' overall preseason campaign, calling out some of the individuals who've impressed, as well as preview the St. Mary's visit of the Clarets.Sandwiched in the middle, they ask listeners "if they had one wish for Saints this season, what would it be?". There's a range of hopes on that, including the panel's themselves. But will any come true? Who knows!Finally, there is also an announcement about TSP's new official sponsor - Happy Hot Tubs!Total Saints Podcast is a dedicated weekly podcast, going to the heart of all things Saints.Twitter: @totalsaintspodFacebook: www.facebook.com/totalsaintspodE-Mail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Total Saints Podcast dusts itself off and returns for a brand new season, with the first Episode (39) of the 2018-19 campaign.Ben Stanfield​ (host) is joined by long-term sidekick Adam Leitch​ (Chief Sports Writer, Daily Echo​) and new panel member Steve Grant​ (Owner of SaintsWeb​), to look at all things Saints!The season hasn't officially kicked off yet, so instead discussion covers the pre-season trips to China and France, transfer window dealings so far (ins/outs) and also what Saints may (or may not!) do before it shuts on the 9th August.Alongside that, Robbie​ joins the Podcast to tell us all about a new project - SaintsWorld​ - he is driving with a group of fellow fans.After riding every inch of the Premier League​ survival rollercoaster last season, hopes are that this year will be a little more uneventful! But this is Saints, and we all know they rarely do uneventful....Twitter: @totalsaintspodFacebook: www.facebook.com/totalsaintspodE-Mail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"They think its all over.......it is now!"Yes, it's been a long season for Saints fans (and related Podcasters!) but its now done and dusted and the final Total Saints Podcast - Episode 38 - sees the team sign off for the summer.Ben Stanfield (Host) is joined by Adam Leitch (Chief Sport Writer, Daily Echo), Steve Grant (Owner of SaintsWeb) and Simon Peach (Press Association and Saints fan) to try and bring an element of conclusion to it all.The Podcast discussion reflects on the season, what needs to happen next at Saints, 2018/19 season ticket prices, Ralph Krueger's second 'Big Interview' of 2018 and even a quick England World Cup prediction from Steve and Simon - both of whom are heading to Russia.For now though the Podcast is looking forward to a summer hibernation, before returning ahead of the new Premier League season in August - which will (thankfully) still feature Saints! Thanks to everyone who has listened to us this season, enjoy your summer and KEEP MARCHING IN!Twitter: @totalsaintspodFacebook: www.facebook.com/totalsaintspodE-Mail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2017/2018 Premier League Season is over, and Ben Stanfield (Total Saints Podcast), John Bailey (SaintsFC Podcast) and Matt Markstone (Dellivery Podcast) are combining forces to bring you one 'Super' podcast that looks back and forward, both on their respective shows and in the Saints FC season. From the pitch and the boardroom to the perils of podcasting, join the guys as they do their best Shane Long impression (we try really hard but might miss the target more often than not).Although they joined forces for this one, each host has their own show. Be sure to subscribe on whatever platform you are using now so you don’t miss episodes when they are released. Also, make sure to follow the shows on Twitter to keep up with all of the happenings around Saints FC and more.Ben - Total Saints Podcast - Twitter: @TotalSaintsPodJohn - Saints FC Podcast - Twitter: @SaintsFCPodcastMatt - Southampton Dellivery Podcast - Twitter: @SFCDell_ivery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well, its taken 37 games but finally Saints have just about saved their Premier League status. Only a bizarre set of results, and a gigantic goal-swing, in the final round of fixtures will now see them relegated.But the drama on the pitch at the Liberty Stadium vs Swansea, where Manolo Gabbiadini scored to give Saints a precious 1-0 win, almost paled into insignificance compared to events off of it.Ben Stanfield (Host of TSP) and Adam Leitch (Chief Sports Writer, Daily Echo) look back on quite an incredible 24 hours around the game - with Saints having to change hotel at really short notice, believed to be due to 'dirty tactics' by an overzealous Swansea fan(s).Once that had unfolded they were then advised their pre-arranged police escort from the new hotel had been cancelled. More 'dirty tactics'!?If that wasn't enough the Saints team then had to park their coach and walk to the stadium, as they hadn't been allowed to unload by Swansea staff, due to the home team doing so at the same moment. More 'dirty tactics'!?!?!Hard to think all the above could happen in the modern age of the Premier League. But it did - and Ben and Adam humorously chat their way through it all!The main thing is that Saints will be playing Premier League football in 2018-19. And its been some journey getting to the stage of confirming that!Total Saints Podcast is dedicated weekly Podcast that goes to the heart of all things Saints.Twitter: @totalsaintspodFacebook: www.facebook.com/totalsaintspodE-Mail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Football can be a cruel game sometimes!Saints fans found that out this past weekend, as Everton - assisted by some rather poor refereeing - scored an undeserved 96th minute equaliser, which cost Southampton 2 massive points in their quest for Premier League survival.Ben Stanfield (Host of TSP) and regular guest Adam Leitch (Chief Sports Writer, Daily Echo), pick the bones out of another tough day at the office for Saints, before previewing the away trip to Swansea in just 48 hours time. A game that, certainly for now, looks to be a 'win and you stay up, lose and you go down' encounter.Sandwiched in the middle of that, Ben lets Adam know just how far he has travelled to watch Saints home and away this season (as if Adam wasn't depressed enough from the trauma of Goodison Park!!), and they also cover the traditional (and original) Player of the Season award - which the Daily Echo opened this week for voting, despite a testing season on the pitch (and in the stands).Total Saints Podcast is dedicated weekly Podcast that goes to the heart of all things Saints.Twitter: @totalsaintspodFacebook: www.facebook.com/totalsaintspodE-Mail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A win! An actual Premier League win! This is not a drill, repeat this is not a drill....Yes, TSP 34 sees Ben Stanfield (host of TSP) and regular guest Adam Leitch (Chief Sports Writer at the Southern Daily Echo) finally enjoy reflecting on 3 Premier League home points, for the first time since November!Discussion covers the St. Mary's atmosphere during/at the end of the Bournemouth game, fantastic individual performances by Dusan Tadic and Mario Lemina and also where the win now leaves Saints survival hopes.Alongside that, this week's Podcast also sees Councillor Andrew Pope (Southampton Independents Councillor for Redbridge) and John Bailey (host of fellow Saints Podcast, SaintsFC Podcast) join us to discuss whether Safe Standing can/will become an offering at Premier League and Championship football grounds in the near future - including St Mary's.Once all the dust has settled on the above, Ben and Adam look ahead to next weekend's massive game away to Everton. A game that is sure to test the nerves of every single Saints fan around the world!Total Saints Podcast is the dedicated weekly Podcast going to the heart of all things Saints.Twitter: @totalsaintspod Facebook: www.facebook.com/totalsaintspod E-Mail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Football is just a game, right? There are more important things in life, right? Try telling that to Southampton fans who are currently sat on a weekly emotional rollercoaster (mainly heading in a downward direction!), watching Premier League survival slowly slip away.Saints again found an incredible ability to grasp defeat from the jaws of victory, as they threw away a 2-goal lead against Chelsea this past weekend.Its hard to see them remaining in England’s top division now, but while there’s life there’s hope (right?!!).Ben Stanfield (Host of TSP) is joined by regular guest Adam Leitch (Chief Sports Writer, Southern Daily Echo) to review a number of talking points, including that red and white self-implosion in the Premier League fixture, as well as the upcoming FA Cup Semi-Final, also against the Blues.Alongside that the guys discuss Matty Targett’s comments whilst on loan at Fulham, briefly preview Leicester City away in the League later this week, before ending on a high with Adam talking poignantly about Rickie Lambert (footballer and man), who deservedly won the 2018 EFL’s Sir Tom Finney Award.Finally, TSP33 also sees Chelsea fan Garry Hayes, a member of The Chels Podcast panel and Producer of independent documentary The Blue Print, give his views and expectations ahead of that clash at Wembley.Total Saints Podcast is the dedicated weekly Podcast going to the heart of all things Saints.Twitter: @totalsaintspod Facebook: www.facebook.com/totalsaintspod E-Mail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another week. Another Podcast. Another Saints defeat. Its an all too familiar pattern this season for Southampton fans. Despite a more committed display at Arsenal (well, certainly compared to last week at West Ham anyway!), it was still zero points collected and another step nearer relegation. Ben Stanfield (host of TSP), Adam Leitch (Chief Sports Writer at the Southern Daily Echo) and Richard Brereton (Saints fan and Head Writer/Editor of Saints Panel) join forces to reflect on the Arsenal game, as well as to desperately search for some hope and optimism ahead of next week's fixture at St. Mary's, against Antonio Conte's Chelsea.Things certainly look bleak for Saints now, with just 6 Premier League games left to play.Alongside that, with the sole purpose to try and lighten the mood (hopefully!), Richard and Ben also rattle through their "Worst Saints Premier League XI's", with some familiar names securing their places - including Ali Dia!But who'd be in yours? Let us know via any of the contact methods below. We'd love to hear them!Total Saints Podcast is the dedicated weekly Podcast going to the heart of all things Saints.Twitter: @totalsaintspod Facebook: www.facebook.com/totalsaintspod E-Mail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Hello darkness, my old friend, I've come to talk with you again....."You never quite know how low you can go as a Saints fan - but, after a 3-0 defeat at West Ham, a new level was located for this season! Dreadful. Effortless. Worrying. There are so many words you can associate with Saints' woes at the moment, and unfortunately none of them are positive! In TSP31, Ben Stanfield (host) and Adam Leitch (Chief Sports Writer, Southern Daily Echo) try their best - yet again - to be constructive and/or positive, but its no easy task any longer!This Episode looks back at the fallout from the London Stadium, as well as previewing Saints next Premier League match, at the Emirates Stadium vs Arsenal.Sandwiched in the middle (with the sole aim of lightening the mood!), are highlights from the speeches at the official opening (28/3/18) of the SeaCity Museum's new "Southampton Football Club: We March On, Then and Now" exhibition - charting 132 years of memorabilia and stories associated with our great Club/City. Councillor Satvir Kaur, Saints Chairman Ralph Krueger, Lawrie McMenemy and the legendary Matthew Le Tissier all have their say.In the meantime, where do Saints go from here on the pitch? It only looks to be one way - sadly for the fans!!Twitter: @totalsaintspod Facebook: www.facebook.com/totalsaintspod E-Mail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

International breaks are generally boring affairs for Club supporters but, in light of the season Southampton are ‘enjoying’, its actually been a relaxing time for Saints fans – with little or nothing to worry about for a couple of weeks. Bliss!With Adam Leitch taking (another) well-earned break, Ben Stanfield (host of Total Saints Podcast) is joined by the returning Lucy Highnett (@lucyhighnett on Twitter) and also Aidan Small (Owner of Fresh Saints; @mraidansmall). Lucy, Aidan and Ben reflect on Mark Hughes first game as Saints manager – a win away to Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup Quarter-Final – as well as looking at Saints ‘record-breaking’ £43.7m profit, announced as part of this week’s 2016-17 financial results. To finish, the discussion moves on to Saints vital next Premier League game – away to a hostile West Ham United – and the return of a few more weeks of complete nervousness and worry! Twitter: @totalsaintspodFacebook: www.facebook.com/totalsaintspodE-Mail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two Podcasts in just 4 days - you lucky devils, you! Yes, after Saints took the decision to sack Mauricio Pellegrino (eventually!), Mark Hughes was installed as the new Southampton manager until the end of the season. Ben Stanfield (host), Adam Leitch (Chief Sports Writer, Daily Echo) and Steve Grant (SaintsWeb) get together to discuss Pellegrino out/Mark Hughes in - and whether a 'bounce effect' can now save the Club in the final stretch of games this season. Alongside that Greg Baker, Head of Saints Foundation, talks about the upcoming SeaCity Museum Exhibition that the Club are running - which charts much of the history of Saints since they formed in 1885. Finally there is another chance to hear our previous recording with Wigan Athletic fan Barry Worthington - host of Progress with Unity Podcast - ahead of this weekend's FA Cup Quarter-Final. In the meantime the Total Saints Podcast production team are going for a well earned lie down....Twitter: @totalsaintspodFacebook: www.facebook.com/totalsaintspodE-Mail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Few words can really do justice in trying to explain how bad Saints were at Newcastle. From ‘number 1 to number 11’ it was simply shambolic and effortless. They let the entire Football Club down and, with pressure already building, may well have assisted in another Premier League manager being given his P45. Whether that does happen or not, only time were tell. In Total Saints Podcast Episode 28, Adam Leitch (Chief Sports Writer at the Daily Echo) joins Ben Stanfield (Host), to give a very honest assessment of what he saw at St. James Park – and it wasn’t pretty! Games are rapidly running out for Saints but, despite only 1 win in 17 Premier League games now, they remarkably still find themselves outside the relegation zone. Next up for them its Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup. Adam and Ben are joined by Barry Worthington, a Wigan fan and host of their Progress With Unity Podcast. Can Saints reach Wembley to ease some of the pain from this season? Will Mauricio Pellegrino be at the DW Stadium to lead them? As ever with Saints, it looks like it will be another rollercoaster week!Twitter: @totalsaintspodFacebook: www.facebook.com/totalsaintspodE-Mail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Consistent. A word synonymous with Saints this season for generally the wrong reasons. Consistently poor and unentertaining performances, generally rewarded with little (or few) Premier League points. Well, they were at it again this weekend with a rather drab 0-0 St Mary’s performance against Stoke. Ben Stanfield (host) and Adam Leitch (Chief Sports Writer, Southern Daily Echo) attempt to pull out some of the key talking points from the game and make them sound a lot more positive and interesting than they really were. Alongside that, the two of them discuss whether Saints should consider themselves lucky that there haven’t been more signs of discontent from the fanbase at a truly woeful season, as well as whether they’ve misplaced the ‘local/family Club feel’ that they have always prided themselves on, in search of an improved global branding. The Podcast ends with a preview of the Newcastle United away game, which is next up for Saints in the Premier League.Twitter: @totalsaintspodFacebook: www.facebook.com/totalsaintspodE-Mail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It wasn't the result that Saints picked up at Burnley (1-1, thanks to a 90th minute equaliser from Manolo Gabbiadini - assisted somewhat by referee Bobby Madley!) that left Adam Leitch (Chief Sports Writer, Southern Daily Echo) scratching his head, it was the manner of the performance. Saints were dreadful from start to finish and, in Episode 26 of Total Saints Podcast, Adam talks to Ben Stanfield (Host) about his enhanced nervousness for the coming weeks, based on what he witnessed. Alongside the Burnley review, Adam and Ben discuss a number of other topics in and around Saints currently, as well as previewing next weekend's crucial looking six-pointer versus Stoke City. For a pair of generally optimistic chaps, this week's Podcast really pushes the boundaries!Total Saints Podcast is the dedicated weekly Southampton podcast, going to the heart of all things Saints!Twitter: @totalsaintspodFacebook: www.facebook.com/totalsaintspodE-Mail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Its become a common theme this season, but Episode 25 sees the Total Saints Podcast panel celebrate another win against West Bromwich Albion - this time in the FA Cup. Ben Stanfield (host) and Adam Leitch (Chief Sports Writer at the Southern Daily Echo) are joined by Robbie Read (@saintsinfrance) and Mark Taylor (@saint_mark_211). Mark, at only 31, discusses his personal battle with Myeloma, outlining an incredibly positive attitude to his daily health challenges, alongside working and being a Daddy. Its an inspirational story that reiterates, whilst football is only a game, the love and support of fellow football fans can (and will) go a long way to helping us all through our lives together. Mark and Robbie also reflect on a memorable weekend at the Saints v Liverpool game - discussing some of their pre-match and matchday experiences (including catching up with Matt Le Tissier!) - before the Podcast finishes up with a preview of Saints next Premier League game at Burnley. "A true friend won't let you face tough times alone!"Twitter: @totalsaintspodFacebook: www.facebook.com/totalsaintspodE-Mail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 24 of Total Saints Podcast sees Ben Stanfield (host) joined by Simon Peach (Press Association; Saints fan) and St. Mary's season ticket holder, Glen De La Cour. The guys reflect on Saints achieving a commendable 4 points from two Premier League games this last week, against Brighton and West Brom (a rare league double!). Alongside that they discuss the conclusion of the January transfer window - a very disappointing one for Saints - and finally the upcoming fixture against Liverpool. Sandwiched in the middle is Tina Croucher, who talks about her work at The Saints Foundation and undertaking tours of St. Mary's. TSP is the dedicated weekly Southampton Podcast going to the heart of all things Saints.Twitter: @totalsaintspodFacebook: www.facebook.com/totalsaintspodE-Mail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Episode 23 of the Total Saints Podcast, Ben Stanfield (host) and Adam Leitch (Chief Sports Writer at the Daily Echo (and massive Roger Federer fan!)) are joined by Lucy Highnett (@lucyhighnett on Twitter). Conversation covers a decent, albeit unconvincing, 4th Round FA Cup win for Saints against Watford at St. Mary's, as well as the current January transfer window - with just a few hours to go until it 'slams' shut! As well as that, they also look ahead to two massive games for Saints survival hopes - Brighton at home (31/1) and West Bromwich Albion away (3/2). There is no doubting the next 7 days have the ability to make (or break!) Saints Premier League future - with all the key talking points 'nervously' covered in this dedicated Southampton Podcast!Twitter: @totalsaintspodFacebook: www.facebook.com/totalsaintspodE-Mail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 22 of Total Saints Podcast sees Ben Stanfield (host) and Adam Leitch (Chief Sports Writer, Southern Daily Echo) reflect on a well-earned 1-1 draw between Saints and Spurs in the English Premier League - including an unexpected debut by 17-year-old Michael Obafemi. Alongside that Ben and Adam discuss the transfer activity (or lack of) by Saints - including ongoing links to Guido Carrillo and Quincy Promes - before finishing with a quick preview (and prediction) of the FA Cup fixture against Watford, next weekend. This is the weekly Southampton Podcast, going to the heart of all things Saints!Twitter: @totalsaintspodFacebook: www.facebook.com/totalsaintspodE-Mail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Its deja-vu all over again!". Yes, once more Saints manage to grasp defeat (well, it felt like that) from the jaws of victory, after a very contentious (aka blatant!) handball goal in the last minute at Watford – as an entertaining game finishes 2-2. Sadly for Saints, Ben Stanfield (Host) and Adam Leitch (Chief Sports Writer, Daily Echo) it was two massive points dropped in the quest for Premier League survival. The lads discuss the worrying similarities this season is now showing with 2004-05 (when Saints were last relegated from the Premier League), the need for VAR (Video Assistant Referees) to be introduced and the upcoming Tottenham Hotspur game at St. Mary's. If that isn't enough, there's also another installment of the World-renowned #askadam. This is the dedicated Podcast that goes to the heart all of things Saints – even the ugly stuff!Twitter: @totalsaintspodFacebook: www.facebook.com/totalsaintspodE-Mail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Its the start of 2018, and Total Saints Podcast is back after a festive break, with 60 minutes of action packed Southampton chat. Ben Stanfield (host) is joined by Adam Leitch (Southern Daily Echo), Luke Osman (Saints fan and Read Southampton/Yahoo Sports contributor) and George Galpin (Saints fan and Sky Sports contributor) to discuss all the key talking points at Saints currently. Topics include Ralph Krueger's 'Big Interview', a dreadful Crystal Palace home defeat, an uninspiring win at Fulham in the FA Cup and also the next game for Saints, away at Watford. One thing is for sure - there's never a quiet week at Saints these days! If you enjoy intelligent conversation and also love your Premier League football - particularly Southampton FC - then this is the Podcast for you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Stanfield (Host) and Adam Leitch (Chief Sports Writer, Southern Daily Echo) get together for a swift look at the ins and outs of Virgil Van Dijk's record breaking transfer to Liverpool. With a £75m deal now agreed between Liverpool and Southampton, discussion covers how Saints should be looking to move forward. The transfer window is about to open, and there is a stack of cash currently burning a hole in the pockets of the Board at St. Mary's. With Saints’ season fast turning into a relegation scrap, what will be their next move with that money? Could it be Theo Walcott? TSP Episode 19 endeavours to look at the potential solutions the Club will opt for. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 18 of Total Saints Podcast (the Christmas Special no less!) sees Ben Stanfield (Host of TSP) joined by Adam Leitch (Chief Sports Writer, Southern Daily Echo), Steve Grant (Owner of SaintsWeb.co.uk) and Tiff Needell (British Motorsport legend and TV broadcaster). It’s 60 minutes of Saints related chat, bursting at the seams, like an overfilled Christmas cracker. Leicester, Chelsea, Huddersfield, Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United, Mauricio Pellegrino and Virgil Van Dijk all feature, whilst Tiff talks (in his own fantastic way) about how he got in to following Saints. Steve tells us the history behind SaintsWeb, and Ben also meets James Kibbey, one of the masterminds behind The Next Chapter, Barry Gale and Made For Heroes. Total Saints Podcast always aims to take a light-hearted, but constructive, view of Southampton Football Club – even more so at Christmas. “Lets go down the disco!” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 17 of Total Saints Podcast sees Ben Stanfield (host) joined as ever by regular guest of the show, Adam Leitch (Chief Sports Writer, Daily Echo) and 154-games-in-a-row 'super fan', Dan James. The lads look back at a positive, but ultimately frustrating, 1-1 draw at home to Arsenal, preview the return of Claude Puel to St. Mary's (with Leicester City) and discuss whether Saints can get a positive result at Chelsea next weekend. Alongside all of that, Adam talks emotionally about the end of The Pink, Southampton's evening football paper which ended its printed production after 119 years. As ever, TSP endeavours to go to the heart of all things Saints! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All in all, its been a mixed week for Saints. After thrashing Everton so convincingly last Sunday, they were then cruelly beaten by Manchester City right at the death mid-week, before going on to draw 1-1 at Bournemouth, in the "its not a derby Derby". Ben Stanfield and Adam Leitch, Chief Sports Writer at the Daily Echo, reflect on all of that, before looking ahead to the next fixture for Southampton, a home match against Arsenal next weekend. With some signs of progress starting to show, just what do Ben and Adam make of Saints at the moment? Tune in to Episode 16 of Total Saints Podcast to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Episode 15 of Total Saints Podcast, regular contributors Ben Stanfield and Adam Leitch are joined by Lucy Highnett - a Saints fan currently based in Sheffield. Ben, Adam and Lucy look back at Saints' 4-1 demolition of Everton, discuss Lucy's views on Mauricio Pellegrino and the Southampton Board, before previewing the upcoming away games against Manchester City and Bournemouth. Could the thumping victory over Everton prove the turning point in Saints season? Why did Theo Walcott put Lucy’s Mum off football, forever? Tune in to this dedicated Southampton FC Podcast to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There is no such thing as a dull week at Southampton Football Club, with yet again the Total Saints Podcast having no shortage of things to talk about. In Episode 14, Ben Stanfield and Adam Leitch tackle an appalling and heartless performance by Saints up at Anfield, player attitudes, Mauricio Pellegrino's current predicament, the lack of Board communication and transparency, before finally previewing the upcoming game against Everton. Saints are currently in a tail spin, and look like having a long, dark winter ahead of them. Can the manager keep his job? Can the team pull their socks up and start providing the performances needed? Will the Board communicate with fans at some point? Join the lads to hear what they think! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well, yet another disappointing performance and defeat for Saints, this time against a well organised Burnley side. In Total Saints Podcast Episode 13, regular Podcast attendees, Ben Stanfield (Host) and Adam Leitch, are joined by Glen De La Cour, a Saints fan and season ticket holder for over 30 years. It’s a mature and measured chat about everything affecting Saints currently - the players, the manager, the Board and the fans! Discussion includes the Burnley game itself, apparent issues within the spine of the Saints team and finally a look ahead to the next game for Saints, a daunting trip to Liverpool after the International Break. Should Pellegrino still be in charge for that game? Listen to the Podcast to find out what Ben, Adam and Glen think! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, in our Halloween Special (apologies in advance for poor acting, and the use of too many inappropriate Halloween related noises!), Ben Stanfield and Adam Leitch, from the Southern Daily Echo, look back at the 1-1 draw with Brighton at the Amex, forward to the next fixture against Burnley, and also discuss two previous Saints managers - one who was sacked (Ronald Koeman at Everton) and one who was hired (Claude Puel at Leicester). Its not the scary, I promise. Mwaahahaaahahaaa! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Ben Stanfield (host of Total Saints Podcast) and regular guest Adam Leitch (Chief Sports Writer for the Southern Daily Echo) are joined by former Saints Captain, and Wembley winner, Dean Hammond. Conversation covers Saints much needed win against West Brom, thanks to a wonder goal from the Moroccan Sofiane Boufal, a look ahead to next weekend's encounter with Brighton and Hove Albion, and we also ask Dean a variety of questions about his time during one of the most successful period's in Southampton Football Club's history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Despite two goals from Manolo Gabbiadini, Saints weren't able to pick up a much needed 3 points against Newcastle at St. Mary's on Matchday 8. Adam Leitch, Chief Sports Writer at the Southern Daily Echo, and Ben Stanfield reflect on the key points from the game, discuss some of the ongoing challenges facing Saints in a variety of departments across the pitch, and also look ahead to the upcoming West Bromwich Albion game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, with the International break upon us, Total Saints Podcast spoke to 3 special guests about the inspirational Saints Foundation – a charity close to many of our hearts. In Episode 9, Ben Stanfield, host of the Podcast, is joined by Greg Baker (Head of the Saints Foundation), Robbie Read (@saintsinfrance) and Dirk De Ridder (@dirkdr59), to discuss just what the Foundation is doing to help present opportunities to those that need them most. Conversation covers ongoing projects including the Foundation's partnership with the Big Issue, upcoming projects, Robbie’s efforts in a recent 10km and Dirk’s trip in 2016 to Lesotho (Africa) - all driven by a passion to help the Foundation in its goal to to Inspire, Support and Deliver. This Podcast episode is focussed on telling a story that encourages people (maybe you?) to contact and/or support the Saints Foundation in the future. Quite simply, your involvement can, and will, make the difference to someone else’s life! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Its like deja vu all over again! Saints succumb to another disappointing, narrow defeat - this time away to Stoke City - but at least with the small mercy of seeing an actual Southampton goal! Ben Stanfield (@benstanners) and Adam Leitch (@adamleitchsport)- Chief Sports Writer for the Southern Daily Echo - try to pull the bones out of what is going wrong with Saints at the moment, and how those issues can potentially get solved. The podcast also includes a preview of the Newcastle United home game, after the upcoming International break. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Episode 7, the Daily Echo's Adam Leitch and Ben Stanfield talk about an encouraging, but ultimately disappointing, 1-0 defeat for Saints against Manchester United. In need of a bit of bouncebackability, Saints' next stop is Stoke City - which the guys also preview. This is a podcast dedicated to all things related to Southampton Football Club, by fans for fans. If you enjoy your English Premier League football, then you should enjoy this passionate and constructive pod! Feedback, comments and/or reviews always welcome. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam Leitch returns from holiday to join Ben Stanfield and talk about a much needed 1-0 win for Saints, away at Crystal Palace. Alongside that they look ahead to the upcoming Manchester United game and discuss some of the players currently vying for starting places. If that isn't enough then there is also the next instalment of AskAdam as well, on this podcast dedicated to Southampton FC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Ben Stanfield is joined by Chris Rann (@crstig) to look back at Saints' disappointing home defeat to Watford, discuss the conclusion of the transfer window and preview the upcoming Crystal Palace away game. With so many bad individual performances from Saints players against Watford, just what/where do they go from here? Give it a listen and see if you agree. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 4 of Total Saints Podcast includes Adam and Ben discussing the lacklustre League Cup exit to Wolves, the 0-0 draw at newly promoted Huddersfield, the signing of Wesley Hoedt and also Maya Yoshida's new contract. Finally, what would a Saints Podcast be without any mention of Virgil Van Dijk. With the transfer window close to shutting, where does Adam predict Virgil will be on 1st September? And where does Ben believe Virgil absolutely mustn't be on that date? Grab a drink, somewhere quiet and listen to the last Podcast before the International break. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode One - Total Saints PodcastBen and Adam discuss new manager Mauricio Pellegrino, pre-season, preview the new season and, of course, Virgil Van Dijk - in this Saints related podcast, by Saints fans for Saints fans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.